What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Willis, Willis & Rizzi Co., L.P.A?
Company Description
Willis, Willis & Rizzi Co., L.P.A. is a plaintiff-oriented litigation firm representing the physically injured. We fight for those whose lives have been changed through the harmful actions of others by pushing back against the powerful insurance interests who seek to minimize the damages our clients have endured. The roots of the firm go back to 1987 and we are proud to trace some clients we represent today all the way back to those early days. We have survived and thrived through many changes in the legal profession by adhering to a simple concept: take care of our clients and the rest will take care of itself.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role located in Akron, OH for a Litigation Paralegal. The position is a full-time 8-5 Monday through Friday, 40 hr./week salaried position. Duties include: preparation and filing of pleadings; monitoring dockets; some legal research; ordering and tracking status of various document requests; occasional errand-running. This position has occasional client contact and phone-answering responsibilities, but is primarily working directly with the attorneys and other support staff.
Benefits
Willis, Willis & Rizzi Co., L.P.A. is a plaintiff-oriented litigation firm representing the physically injured. We fight for those whose lives have been changed through the harmful actions of others by pushing back against the powerful insurance interests who seek to minimize the damages our clients have endured. The roots of the firm go back to 1987 and we are proud to trace some clients we represent today all the way back to those early days. We have survived and thrived through many changes in the legal profession by adhering to a simple concept: take care of our clients and the rest will take care of itself.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role located in Akron, OH for a Litigation Paralegal. The position is a full-time 8-5 Monday through Friday, 40 hr./week salaried position. Duties include: preparation and filing of pleadings; monitoring dockets; some legal research; ordering and tracking status of various document requests; occasional errand-running. This position has occasional client contact and phone-answering responsibilities, but is primarily working directly with the attorneys and other support staff.
Benefits
- Salary - competitive with the other major personal injury firms in Akron - but we have no peer when it comes to our work environment - we pride ourselves on a low stress environment where the office is low-to-no drama and our staff almost always leaves right at 5 - current staff have been with us for a minimum of 5 years and a max of 26 years
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Bonus pay
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free parking
- Legal Document Preparation and Document Review skills
- Legal Research, Pleadings, and Motions skills
- Experience in a law firm or legal setting
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Paralegal certification or degree is a plus
- Knowledge of relevant laws and procedures
